Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Ceisteanna (805)

Duncan Smith

Ceist:

805. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to increase the number of sexual assault treatment units across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11714/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As the Deputy may be aware there are currently 6 Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) in Ireland. These are:

- Cork SATU located in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital,

- Donegal SATU located at Justice Walsh Road in Letterkenny,

- Dublin SATU located in Rotunda Hospital Campus,

- Galway SATU located in Brockagh, Co. Galway,

- Mullingar SATU located in Midland Regional Hospital and

- Waterford SATU located in University Hospital Waterford.

There are currently no plans to increase the number of SATUs.